Due to recent events, we should like to point out that we have had increased cases of seat belt problems with
a twisted belt strap
that have to then be replaced.
The inspection findings did not show any evidence of defective seat belts, only the twisted belt strap.
If a vehicle is brought into the workshop with a twisted belt strap, the belt lock tongue or the belt guide on the belt strap of the seat belt has to be untwisted.
When untwisting the belt strap in the belt lock tongue or in the belt guide, make sure that the belt strap is not damaged at the seam.
If, when untwisting the belt strap, further curling occurs, the belt strap is to be smoothed out by hand. When used further the curls will automatically be smoothed out.
As this problem was caused by a customer, the costs cannot be settled through warranty and goodwill.
Belt
a | Untwisted seat belt |
b | Twisted seat belt |
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